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Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This pattern creates a round boho slouch bag built from layered flower motifs crocheted flat and joined together with a long decorative strap. You will learn surface slip-stitch techniques, crocheting between stitches, and attaching new colors for crisp edges. The finished bag has a 30 cm / 12 inch diameter and a long 160 cm strap, perfect for crossbody wear.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern uses fine cotton yarn and a 3.5mm hook to create delicate texture and structure, with clear step-by-step rounds and photo tips. Two identical flower parts are crocheted and attached to the strap, then finished with a large button closure.

Why You'll Love This Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends colorful motif crochet with practical bag construction in a fresh boho style. I enjoy the mix of surface slip-stitching and textured petals — it keeps every round interesting and visual. The way the strap and flower panels are integrated makes it feel like both jewelry and a useful accessory. I also love that you can personalize the colorway easily to match your wardrobe or gift recipient. Making this bag is a satisfying project that showcases multiple skills in a single piece.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this bag by changing the color palette; try muted neutrals for a sophisticated look or bright contrasting shades for a playful effect.

For a smaller version, I switch to sport-weight yarn and a 3.0mm hook to create a petite bag perfect for kids or as a gift.

If I want a chunkier, more durable bag, I use a bulky cotton yarn and a larger hook and adjust the chain count for the strap to keep proportions right.

I often add a fabric lining to the finished bag for structure and to prevent small items from poking through the holes in the motif.

Try substituting wooden or decorative buttons to change the bag's personality — a vintage button can make it look boho-chic, while a bright resin button keeps it fun.

I sometimes replace the long strap with a pair of shorter handles made by crocheting two sturdy straps and sewing them to the sides for a shoulder-bag version.

Embellish the center of the flower with a bead or small cabochon for extra texture and a focal point.

Play with stitch height in the petals: converting some rounds from dc to hdc will change the motif depth and drape.

I like to embroider a small initial or motif onto the backloop rounds before assembling for a personalized touch.

For a crossbody, I reduce the strap length; for a market-bag style, I lengthen it — always check proportions by holding the strap to your shoulder before finishing.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count on the strap can lead to uneven length or mismatched edges; count your 288 chains and subsequent dc rows carefully before joining. ✗ Not attaching new colors neatly can leave messy joins or loose ends; secure color changes by pulling the new yarn through firmly and weave in tails immediately. ✗ Crocheting too tightly in backloops or frontloops distorts the flower motif; maintain an even, relaxed tension especially when working backloops only. ✗ Forgetting to use a marker when positioning the flower on the strap causes misalignment; place a marker after the 3dc in one strap repeat to align the flower panels symmetrically.

Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

This Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern guides you step-by-step to crochet a colorful, textured round bag with a long strap and decorative flower panels. You will create two layered flower motifs and attach them to a sturdy strap, finishing with a large button closure. The pattern includes detailed rounds, color-attachment tips and surface slip-stitch techniques so you can achieve the signature boho look.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Boho Flower Slouch Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    6 balls of 100% cotton (Catania originals from Schachenmayr), weight 2 / fine, 50g = 125m / 137yds total approximately 6 balls
  • 02
    Color: Apple (small amount)
  • 03
    Color: Pink (small amount)
  • 04
    Color: Taupe (small amount)
  • 05
    Color: Nature (natural/cream) (small amount)
  • 06
    Color: Sky blue (small amount)
  • 07
    Color: Mango (small amount)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook E / 3.5mm
  • 02
    Wool needle / yarn needle for sewing and finishing
  • 03
    Large button Ø 1.5in / 4cm (1 piece)
  • 04
    Stitch markers (to mark strap and placement)
  • 05
    Scissors

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— Strap :

ROUND 1 :

288ch, skip 3 stitches (=first dc), 4 dc in one, 283dc, 5dc in one, 283dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

Info :

TIP : See page 13 how to make a smooth finish.

ROUND 2 :

new color - first sc=attach between two dc after the 5dc in one - 284sc between the stitches, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, 284sc between st, (1ch, 1sc between st) 4 times, 1ch, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

How to attach a new color? See page 13. How to crochet between stitches? See page 14.

ROUND 3 :

new color - first dc=attach in second stitch after the last chain space + 2ch, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, 283dc, (3dc in ch.sp) 5 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

ROUND 4 :

attach a new color between two stitches after the last 3dc in one, sc around between the stitches, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 1 and 3, How to? See page 14.

— Flower Part - two times - :

ROUND 1 :

8ch, j.r.w. slst in first ch to form a ring, (first dc=3ch) - 21dc, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

ROUND 2 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 stitches - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 3 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in a ch.sp - (1sc between st, 1ch) 21 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet zigzag slst on/around the dc's of ROUND 1: pull a loop (from back to front) between two dc stitches, *insert hook in ch.sp ROUND 2 to the backside, yarn over, pull through loop, insert hook between the next two stitches R1, yarn over, pull through loop*, repeat from * to * till you have 41slst, cut yarn, finish last stitch with a wool needle, (total 42slst)

ROUND 4 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a ch.sp + 2ch - 1dc in a ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp (= a cross) (1dc in next ch.sp, 1dc in previous ch.sp) 20 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off, (total 21 crosses)

ROUND 5 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2 dc of a cross - [1sc in cross, (1dc, 2trc, 1dtr) in next cross, (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc) in next cross,] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 6 :

new color - first dtr = attach new color in backloop sc + 3ch - crochet in the backloops! - (1dtr, 2trc, 1dc, 2hdc, 1dc, 2trc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first dtr, fasten off,

ROUND 7 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2hdc - crochet between stitches - [1sc, 1hdc, 2hdc in one, 2dc in one, (2trc in one) 2 times, 2dc in one, 2hdc in one, 1hdc] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

Info :

-crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 5 starting in the same space of sc ROUND 5 (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle, -crochet surface slst in the backloops of ROUND 5 starting between 2 petals (10 on each petal), total 69 surf.slst, finish last one with a wool needle,

ROUND 8 :

new color - first hdc = attach new color + 1ch - crochet in the backloops! - 105hdc, j.r.w. slst in first hdc, fasten off,

ROUND 9 :

new color - first sc = attach a new color between 1hdc and 2hdc in one of ROUND 7 (see picture), [(1sc between st in R7, 2ch, skip 2st R7) 6 times, 1sc between st R7, skip 3st R7] 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 10 :

new color - first dc = attach new color in a loop (see picture) + 2ch - (3dc in loop) 42 times, j.r.w. slst in first dc, fasten off,

ROUND 11 :

new color - first sc = attach new color between 2sc of ROUND 9 - (1sc between 2sc R9, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 12 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 11 - (1sc in sc R11, 18dc in backloops) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 13 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 12 - [(1sc in sc R12, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, (2dc in one) 2 times, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 14 :

new color - first sc = attach new color in sc of ROUND 13 - (1sc in sc R13, crochet in the backloops; 8dc, 2dc in one, 2dc, 2dc in one, 8dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 15 :

bl=backloop - new color - first sc = attach new color in sc R14 - (1sc in backloop sc R14, 2sc in backloop, skip 1 f.loop R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 4sc in bl, skip 3 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 3sc in bl, skip 2 f.loops R13, 1dc in next f.loop, 2sc in bl) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first sc, fasten off,

ROUND 16 :

new color - crochet in the horizontal loop on the backside of the stitches (see picture) - first trc = attach new color in sc between two petals + 3ch - (1trc, 3dc, 5hdc, 12sc, 5hdc, 3dc) 7 times, j.r.w. slst in first trc, fasten off,

Info :

crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 11; start between two sc of R9, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 12/13; start in previous ROUND, crochet surface slst on/around the stitches of ROUND 7; start in R6 between 2hdc,

ROUND 17 :

attach a new color in the 9th stitch counted from left trc of ROUND 16 - 5ch(=first trc), remove hook, skip 19 stitches on the strap after the marker, insert hook fttb, pull loop through, 1ch, remove hook, insert hook fttb in next stitch, pull loop through, 1trc in the same stitch, remove hook, insert fbtf, pull through, (1trc, remove hook, insert fbtf, pull through) 2 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times,

ROUND 17 cont :

(1sc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 145 times,

ROUND 17 finish :

(1hdc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1dc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, (1trc, remove hook, insert fftb, pull through) 3 times, 1ch, remove hook, insert fftb, 1trc in the same stitch,

Info :

on top of the flowerpart: 2trc, 3dc, 3hdc, 22sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 3dc, 2trc, j.r.w. slst in first trc, (1ch, turn, 38sc, remove hook, insert fttb in next st on strap, pull through) 2 times,

Info :

1ch, turn, (1sc, 1sc two rows lower) 19 times, 1sc, remove hook, insert hook fbtf, pull through and fasten off,

Info :

crochet the second flower part on the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, follow the description from page 11,

Info :

put both ends of the strap together and sew a large button through both parts to finish of your flower bag.

— How To :

Info :

fftb=from front to back / fbtf=from back to front

How to make a smooth finish :

after you joined round and cut yarn, insert your hook from back to front in the last stitch you used (=first st of round), yarn over and pull cut yarn to the backside, finish last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish, see pictures,

How to attach a new color :

insert hook, pull loop new color through stitch (or chain space/between two stitches), insert hook underneath the short end yarn, yarn over, pull through, (=first sc)

How to crochet between stitches :

insert hook between two stitches, this is not as usual in the stitch but insert lower,

How to crochet surface slst on/around stitches :

insert hook between two dc's, yarn over, pull through (1 loop). insert hook between the next two dc's, yarn over, pull through loop and repeat all around but do not crochet last slst, cut yarn and finish last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish,

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the first flower part to the strap by positioning it over the strap section marked with a stitch marker after the 3dc repeat and whipstitch or crochet it on as described in ROUND 17 instructions.
  • Crochet the second flower part on the opposite side of the strap starting on the longest strap side parallel to the first flower part, following the same ROUND 17 and top-of-flower instructions for symmetry.
  • Put both ends of the strap together and sew them securely using matching yarn, then sew a large button through both strap ends to finish the bag closure.
  • Use surface slip-stitching as indicated to enhance texture and secure petals; weave in all ends and secure the last stitch with a wool needle for a smooth finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark placement on the strap and the 3dc repeat to ensure accurate flower alignment.
  • 💡Work surface slip-stitching and backloop-only rounds with relaxed tension to avoid puckering or distortion of the flower motif.
  • 💡Finish color joins neatly and weave in yarn tails as you go to keep the back of the work tidy and prevent loose ends from showing.
  • 💡Pin or temporarily baste the flower panels before final stitching to verify placement and symmetry.
  • 💡Follow the photo tips for inserting the hook fttb or fbtf when joining the flower to the strap to achieve a clean edge.

This colorful Boho Flower Slouch Bag pattern combines textured petals and surface slip-stitching to create a beautiful wearable piece. Customize your color palette and make it your signature accessory with just a few skeins of cotton yarn. Have fun creating layers of texture and finish with a big button for a charming closure. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag be?

The finished bag measures approximately 12 inches / 30 cm in diameter using the recommended yarn and 3.5mm hook.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but this will affect the finished size and texture; choose an appropriate hook and make a gauge swatch to estimate final dimensions.

What skill level is required to make this bag?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to working in rounds, color changes, surface slip-stitching, and joining motifs to the strap, so basic crochet skills and familiarity with backloop/frontloop techniques are recommended.

How long does it usually take to complete the bag?

Most crocheters complete the bag in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, color changes, and how quickly you work through the surface slip-stitching.